Man arrested over the death of Parklife festival goer Robert Hart

Robert Hart was stepping in to help his girlfriend when he was attacked. Picture: Greater Manchester PoliceSource:Supplied

POLICE have arrested a man after a reveller was killed at a popular music festival during a row over an inflatable doll.

Robert Hart was allegedly punched to the ground at the Parklife music festival in Heaton Park, Manchester, two weeks ago.

Police said a 31-year-old male, who remains in custody, has been arrested in Cheshire on suspicion of Mr Hart’s murder.

The 26-year-old was the victim of a “brutal assault” after he went to protect his girlfriend from being whacked with an inflatable toy, the Manchester Evening News reported.

Ambulance crews performed CPR following the attack and he was taken to North Manchester General Hospital, but died from his injuries four days later.

Police launched an appeal for information following the attack which took place at the festival’s main stage where Snoop Dog was set to perform.

Parklife organisers also offered a $40,000 reward for information surrounding the assault.

Police said officers had received an “unprecedented” amount of footage and images from the event which helped track down a suspect.

“Over the last two weeks, we have received a huge amount support by both the public and the media for the appeal to help find the person responsible,” Detective Inspector Richard Eales said in a statement.

“We now have a man in custody, but that doesn’t mean the investigation is at an end.

“We are continuing to investigate and are renewing our appeal for information or any relevant footage.”